Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

🇫🇷France

Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, located in Paris, France, is a Roman Catholic church completed in 1626. It features a Gothic and Renaissance architectural style and houses the tomb of Saint Genevieve. The church is noted for its unique rood screen, a rare architectural element.

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The church's construction began in 1492, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, and was completed in 1626. It is known for its intricate rood screen, the last remaining one in Paris. Visitors can access the site via the Paris Metro at the Cardinal Lemoine or Place Monge stations. Saint-Étienne-du-Mont also hosts the shrine of Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.